Society
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Murder of Slovak journalist shocks Czechs, highlights position of journalists in this country
Czechs have reacted with shock and widespread condemnation to the murder of journalist Ján Kuciak and his girlfriend in neighbouring Slovakia. The news that the journalist…
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Czechs improve perceived corruption performance but ambitions should be higher
The Czech Republic’s position on the Corruption Perception Index published by Transparency International slightly improved in 2017. The country moved two rungs up the…
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Health ministry to subsidize dental practices in remote areas
While the standard of dental care in the Czech Republic is considered to be high, getting a toothache in a remote area can be a serious problem. The health ministry has…
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Promise of changes cools taxi drivers’ Uber ire
A protest by taxi drivers that would have again blocked the streets of Prague on Thursday was cancelled after a meeting between their representatives and government…
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Czech Catholics call for top archbishop to stand down
A group of Czech Catholics have written a letter urging Pope Francis not to prolong Cardinal Dominik Duka’s mandate as the Archbishop of Prague. Among the reasons stated…
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Czechs mark marriage week as divorce rate slides
The annual National Marriage Week, aiming at increasing rates of marriage and children born in wedlock, gets under way in the Czech Republic on Monday. According to the…
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Marathon Czech international legal battle takes new turn with billion dollar claim
One of the longest running legal battles in Czech history has just taken a new turn with the possible bill for the state escalating substantially. The company Diag Human…
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Klára Skřivánková: In modern slavery the shackles are often in the mind
Klára Skřivánková is UK and Europe Programme Manager for Anti-Slavery International, which describes itself as the world’s oldest human rights organisation. Skřivánková is…
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Fathers now able to take one week of paid leave to be with their newborn
As of February 1, fathers in the Czech Republic can officially take a week of paid leave from work following the birth of their child. Until now, fathers had to take days…
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Jaroslava Doležalová - a story of bravery and inequality
Jaroslava Doležalová has become an honorary citizen of her home town Žďár nad Sázavou. She hid a little Jewish girl during WW II and probably saved her life, risking her…
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Renovation of Wenceslas Square to begin next week
The City of Prague has received the necessary construction permit for the long planned renovation of Wenceslas Square to begin. At least half. The spokesman for City Hall…
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Czech video game relives drama following Heydrich assassination
The Czech educational game ‘Attentat 1942’ about the Nazi occupation of Bohemia and Moravia will be competing at the prestigious world Independent Games Festival. The…
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